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Boeing had to scramble to get what they got. But in the end of the day Airbus won. They got 260 firm orders plus 365 options. Boeing got 100 almost firm orders and a commitment of 100 to a plane they have not even offered and 100 options.

Growing up predominantly flying AA when able to, I'm going to be sad from a passenger perspective that the MD80s will soon be gone -- 2-3 seating makes such a big difference for me, and I always felt like the MD80s were quieter, but I want to see AA profitable again, and if the A32Xs can help move AA in that direction then I'm all for it.

I know they've stated that they are looking into replacing the transcon flights with narrowbodies but I hope that's not the case! The 767-200s do need to be replaced but I hope they will be with 767-300s.

I've been flying American MD-80s a LOT lately and they are just antiquated. I've been delayed probably 50% of the time for mechanical issues with the plane. It's a 30+ year old plane and they have to just move on. I personally think they are louder than 737's and less comfortable. Also something most people don't notice is that they can't even fly to certain airports (like Reno, RNO) because of their high landing speeds (swept wing) and low and late thrust reversers. They take up about 4/5 of the runways at DFW.

I've been flying American MD-80s a LOT lately and they are just antiquated. I've been delayed probably 50% of the time for mechanical issues with the plane. It's a 30+ year old plane and they have to just move on. I personally think they are louder than 737's and less comfortable. Also something most people don't notice is that they can't even fly to certain airports (like Reno, RNO) because of their high landing speeds (swept wing) and low and late thrust reversers. They take up about 4/5 of the runways at DFW.

Passenger preference, I guess. Of course it's time to replace them, I wasn't saying I thought they shouldn't. But I know I'm not the only one who will miss the Mad Dogs and the much nicer 2-3 configuration. Too bad AA didn't keep any of the F100s they used to have.

Passenger preference, I guess. Of course it's time to replace them, I wasn't saying I thought they shouldn't. But I know I'm not the only one who will miss the Mad Dogs and the much nicer 2-3 configuration. Too bad AA didn't keep any of the F100s they used to have.

American Airlines will end up with a bigger fleet even if they replace all the old aircraft. Bigger fleet = more jobs = more opportunities for mr oates over here

They intend to replace all 200+ MDs, all 120+ 752, the 762 and older 763ER, maybe they ordered 50 planes more than they have now that are gonna be replaced. IMO there are bigger growths. Well, have you finally received you PPL?

He's been right seat in Fedex's A300 for about 10 years. He's going to go to left seat in the 757 soon. He could go right seat in the 777 but A. He'd be way low in senority, which leads to B. We'd never see him again.